Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism.
Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.
Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.
Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.
India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.
ECI's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over mass deletions, disenfranchisement, and flawed methodology impacting marginalized communities, raising concerns about electoral integrity.
Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.
Global physical inactivity persists, widening socio-economic health gaps; climate-friendly activity initiatives need equitable, localized strategies for low-income countries.
Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.
Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.
Supreme Court rebukes Odisha courts for discriminatory bail terms against Adivasis and Dalits, highlighting caste bias within judiciary.
Supreme Court examines concerns over potential misuse of transgender welfare benefits under amended law, raising self-identification issues.
Allahabad HC reaffirms Forest Rights Act supremacy, overturning decisions against tribal claims; Madras HC disregards grazing rights under FRA.
Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act's Section 2, impacting minority districts and raising the bar for race-conscious districting.
Residential segregation based on caste and religion limits access to public health, education, and basic amenities, exacerbating inequality in India.
Analysis: A century after legal recognition, Indian workers still face challenges in securing real protection and fair labor practices.
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